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Old 12-07-2011, 04:14 PM   #6
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Re: Rear suspension build

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Originally Posted by RickC63 View Post
Hi guys,

Thanks for the great responses.

I had also heard positive things about the GM trailing arms, but to run the big Mickey Thompsons I'll need more clearance as the trailing arms hang a little outside of the stock frame rails (which I don't want to alter). The 4bar that I ordered is from Full Tilt Hotrods in Colorado. The rod ends are adjustable, and have poly bushings. I will b installing a panhard bar and rear sway bar. I have already done my C notch in the frame, came out real clean. I used the CCP part. The truck will not b raced, just a Sunday afternoon driver w/the wife and Pomeranian.
Someone asked to post pictures in progress. I will if I can figure out how to. I'd love to see some of your trucks. Maybe that bad boy 63 swb w/the big Pontiac mill.

Rick
As Vin63 stated, there's no need to remove the truck-arms to fit wide rubber. I had 15x15" wheels w/31x18.5 Mickey T's under one of my trucks @ one time. Stock frame rails, stock truck-arms, modified tubs....
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